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Our Research

Solid-state and inorganic materials chemistry for energy

All-Solid-State Batteries

All-solid-state batteries hold the potential to transform our energy infrastructure to the next generation of safe and energy-dense energy storage technologies. Yet, replacing current liquid-based technologies with all-solid-state batteries is hindered, in part, by the solid electrolyte. Many solid electrolytes are electrochemically unstable with desirable electrode chemistries and exhibit slow ion conduction that limits practical battery cycling rates. Our research aims to use targeted materials discovery and design to influence ion conduction mechanisms in the solid state to identify new candidate solid electrolyte materials.

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Switchable Materials

Smart materials reversibly switch between states upon application (or removal) of an external stimulus. Our research is focused on understanding the fundamental mechanisms of this switching behavior to develop materials design principles for applications such as smart windows or neuromorphic computing. 

 

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